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062 The freedom of choice | Claire Ashman

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“Because I feel like I missed out on so much, I attack everything with enthusiasm and gusto”
— Claire Ashman -

Never before have I met someone who wants to live life to the full like Claire Ashman. It all makes sense when you discover that she is a cult survivor, of not one but two cults in Australia. Her attitude is one of life being an experiment and she is not willing to waste any opportunity. Discussing her resilience and tenacity in a world she knew nothing about is uplifting. It will make you rethink the freedom you have and the power of your choice.

Inspire yourself with these essential insights from Claire Ashman

We spoke about

  • Claire's journey as a cult survivor

  • Resilience and determination

  • Making sense of new found freedom

  • What a full life looks like now

  • The freedom of choice and using it wisely

  • Two simple yet profound questions

  • Claire's tips for Living Fabulously

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Until next time fabulous podcast listener, I’m Bev and I invite you to live the fab life with me now!

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045 Be a power girl with vulnerability | Sarah Wade

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“You’ve got to learn quickly how to prioritise and to let things wait. Some days you can’t do it and you say no and it will wait until tomorrow”
— Sarah Wade -

It seems almost impossible that two years ago Sarah Wade was unable to speak and walk yet she takes a risk in being a podcast guest with me which is so amazing. Her story is one of courage, fierceness and vulnerability that is filled with lessons for those of us who don’t take time to smell the roses in our lives.  Sarah shares how she is prioritising her self care, people who she values and doing things in a contented way.

Inspire yourself with these essential insights from Sarah Wade

We spoke about 

  • From the corporate world to a water view Cosy Home store

  • Sarah’s life-threatening medical emergency on 1 July 2015

  • The impact of work and emotional stress on Sarah’s wellbeing

  • A complete shift to Sarah’s world as she knew it

  • The journey of rehabilitation

  • Lessons along the way and doing things in a contented way

  • Creating a haven and sanctuary for customers at the Cosy Home store

  • Taking care of yourself is not selfish

Value Quotes 

“If I think about it every day now I wake up to my dream in action”

”I spent just over 35 years in the corporate world where they owned me, now I own me”

“It’s nice to wake up every morning and do something that I want to do”

“I looked around in the hospital and saw other women taking their first steps and I knew at that point that I had a job to do”

“When I look back on when I was in the corporate world, it was too hard to continue doing”

“I’m still finding the right mindset to feel confident every day to talk”

“Sometimes you’ve got to break the rules to get through things I guess”

“In order to support your mental health, your spiritual health, you have to eat well no denying that and it has to be every day”

“Every day you’ve got to be taking the time and ensuring you are important and what you want to achieve”

If you got value from this episode if you have not yet done so please Subscribe, Rate and Review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can follow the instructions here.  If you know someone else that would get value from this episode as well please share it with them. 

Until next time fabulous podcast listener, I’m Bev and I invite you to live the fab life with me now! 

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